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Former Member
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Can anyone tell me if it is possible for XI to both send and receive files that are not in an XML format. It seems that in all the documentation everything is expected to be in XML, but most of the applications that we need to integrate with do not communicate via XML.

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former_member185751
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Hi,

Yes, its possible to send and receive Non-XML files using XI. You can use Content conversion modules available in the adapter like File/JMS to convert the Non-XML file structure to an XML file structure and proceed with mapping.

You can also use SAP ItemField along with SAP XI to handle Non-XML/XML files.

Regards,

Sridhar

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Former Member
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Hi Paul,

XI communicates by default by means of XML messages (SAP-SOAP format). For that simple reason the adapter framework has been created; to convert from/to SOAP to almost any other format used by third party systems.

Cheers,

R.

Former Member
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I think what the poster above is referring to is the Adapter Framework, which allows SAP to communicate via many other protocols and message formats. There are many off-the-shelf adapters available and there is the alternative of building your own adapter. It depends on the specifics of the scenario. Please see the service marketplace for details on the Adapter Framework's capabilities.

Cheers,

Steve

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Former Member
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Yes.

There are several Adapters that can deliver or recieve data in non-xml format. For example, File (without Content Conversion), JDBC, RFC etc. You can choose the right ones based on your needs.

Cheers,

Bhanu